Nikon announced the availability in Taiwan yesterday of two compact digital still cameras (DSCs) which feature WiFi capability. The 8.0-megapixel Coolpix P1 model is priced at about NT$16,990 (US$510) and the suggested price for the 5.1-megpixel Coolpix P2 is NT$14,590 (US$440).
In 2005, Nikon is looking to grab 15-20% of the Taiwan DSC market, up from 12% last year, according to its local distributor, Lin Trading.
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Nikon Coolpix P-series compact DSCs with WiFi connectivity | ||
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Item |
Detail | |
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Model |
Coolpix P1 |
Coolpix P2 |
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Photo |
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Effective pixels |
8.0 megapixels |
5.1 megapixels (effective), |
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CCD sensor |
1/1.8-inch type (8.31 million total pixels) |
1/1.8-inch type (5.26 million total pixels) |
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Lens |
3.5x optical, 4x digital | |
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Screen |
2.5-inch 110,000-pixel TFT LCD | |
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Memory |
32MB internal, SD memory card |
16MB internal, SD memory card |
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Interface |
WiFi (802.11b/g), USB2.0, audio/video output | |
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Power |
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (for up to 180 shots on a single charge) |
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (for up to 190 shots on a single charge) |
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Weight |
170g | |
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Dimension |
91×60×39mm | |
Source: Nikon website, compiled by DigiTimes, October 2005